How to Keep Photographs Within The Focus?

Nothing can be more frustrating than aiming to shoot a good picture but finally spoiling it. If the entire photo is not sharp and is out of focus then the image is actually suffering from the effect of camera shake. So what would you do to avoid such instance? Holding the camera steady is not the only logical answer. There is much beyond this. This blog post would focus on the ways to make the images sharper and help you to learn the tricks to hold your camera steady. Take a look at them.

Use the AF method:

Set the auto focus or AF area to single rather than dynamic or wide.You will see a box in your viewfinder while you press the shutter button halfway down. Whatever is within that box will be in focus. Use the joystick on the rear side of the camera to move the box around. Please note that you need to involve the AF by pressing the shutter centrally down first. Now you can choose your subject within the focus with the help of a multi - selector button.

Use a fast shutter speed:

The basic ratio of the camera shutter speed is

Focal length of x (mm): shutter speed of 1/x (Sec)

This is the basic THUMB RULE usually followed by the photographers. Faster shutter speed compensates for any sort of vibration while shooting photos. Usually, the 1/60 rule is the best. In most of the shooting situations, your shutter speed should be more than 1/60 especially if your subject is moving. However, if the shutter speed falls below 1/60, you can expect blurry images.

Shoot in continuous burst mode:

If you use continuous burst mode you can take multiple photos of a particular scene within a fraction of a second. The longer you hold the shutter button down, the higher number of photos your camera can shoot. Now the main point is with several images taken together, one of them is bound to be in focus. This is called continuous burst.

Use a VR or IS lens:

Vibration reduction (VS) and image stabilization (IS) technologies prevent your camera from shaking while you shoot photos. This allows you to take reasonably sharp pictures even while you use shutter speed below a particular range. However, it is better to use VR and IS lens when you want to take handheld shots with a lower shutter speed. Or else, the technology can cause unwanted vibration making your picture blurred.

Increase the ISO:

ISO is related to the cameraâEUR(TM)s sensitiveness to light. Increase the ISO, if the shutter speed is lower than 1/60. ISO helps you to take photos at rapid shutter speeds. With the digital camera, you can increase the ISO up to 800 without compromising on the quality of the photo.

Use a tripod or monopod:

A tripod or monopod is one of the best stable platforms to take sharp images without shaking your camera. Tripod has a self-timer; a cable release and remote trigger allow you to take the exposure instead of pressing the cameraâEUR(TM)s shutter button. The tripod is one of the perfect support system. Avoid placing cameras directly on the ground. You can also use a sandbag or a desk as a supporting platform.

Use self-timer:

Self-timer functions on the digital camera. Once you place the camera on a flat surface you can turn on the self-timer, click the shutter to start the timer and then take off your hands from the camera. After a few minutes the camera will automatically create the image. In this way, you can avoid blurred pictures.

Following these guidelines will never disappoint you while trying to take sharp images.